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It is summed up by Mike Tyson’s phone call to his former opponent after his wife’s death
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Mike Tyson defeated Peter McNeeley in his comeback fight
Mike Tyson’s intimidating personality may still be getting ahead of him, but a former opponent has shared a heartwarming story about the boxing legend’s compassionate side.
Peter “The Hurricane” McNeeley, who faced Tyson in the ring in 1995, spoke warmly about how the former heavyweight champion provided emotional support during a particularly tough time in his life.
In an exclusive interview ahead of his upcoming fight with Jake Paul, McNeeley revealed Reflect American sports how Tyson was a pillar of strength following the sudden death of his wife Annarta in June 2023. Despite his turbulent past in the ring, Tyson expressed his condolences and support.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Mike Tyson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “Starting 5” on September 23, 2024 at the Egyptian Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
McNeeley’s wife, Annarita, tragically passed away at her home on June 14, 2023 at the age of 53, leaving her 56-year-old husband in a tough situation. But Tyson’s thoughtful gesture helped lift his spirits during shadowy times.
“It was tough when my wife died. It’s still tough to talk about it,” McNeeley admitted. “And she didn’t die for two days and Mike Tyson called me. Now, because he’s a West Coast guy now, when he called me, I didn’t understand because my phone was turned off and I was already in bed and sleeping on the East Coast.”
“But the next day I saw missed calls and didn’t recognize the number he was calling from. Then he texted me to send his condolences and I called him right away. He answered and said, “What’s going on, brother… I’m so sorry for your loss.
Choking up as he said this, McNeeley remarked, “Such class and respect from a two-time champion. It just meant a lot to me.”
McNeeley said he preferred to keep details of their candid conversation private out of respect for their bond, but revealed: “People don’t know this side of Mike Tyson. He does a lot of work for good causes. he looks after his friends. He is very steadfast.”
Peter McNeeley unfortunately lost his wife
He continued to talk about their relationship, saying, “It’s nice to have a friend like Mike. The fact that we don’t talk to each other for a few years doesn’t make any difference. He became like a brother. Mike is not a bad person. Grief is a process. Mike understands what it’s like to grieve the loss of his 8-year-old daughter. This puts the man to a mental test.
Discussing how he is coping with the loss of his wife today, McNeeley said: “I don’t want to say anything about her death other than I loved her very much. And you know what life is like. And she would probably think so. At least that’s what I like to think.”
The famed clash in which Tyson mercilessly defeated McNeeley in less than ninety seconds during his eagerly anticipated comeback fight in 1995 was recalled – it marked Tyson’s return to the professional ring after a three-year prison sentence for rape. McNeeley was completely stunned by Tyson’s agility and precision, resulting in a match that drew the largest pay-per-view television audience at the time.
McNeeley’s brush with fame didn’t end in the ring; his likable personality led to television commercials and speaking engagements. However, he always regretted not thanking Tyson in person until a twist of fate in September 2008 provided him with a chance meeting through his former limo driver, Dave.
Recounting the story, McNeeley said, “This time Mike was in Boston and by accident he was being driven by my ancient limo driver, Dave. Dave called me and said, “Pete, you’ll never believe this, I’m managing Mike Tyson? Should I say something about you? McNeeley, wanting a rematch, told Dave: “I said, ‘Hell yes… you can assist me get a rematch.’ I just got the news Mike was thinking of! was fun and said Mike would like to have dinner sometime if you have time. Some time passed and Dave came and said Mike wanted to take me out to dinner.
Time passed and then Dave informed McNeeley that Tyson wanted to have dinner with him. “I came home and Tyson came on my voicemail on my landline asking if I wanted to call. “The next thing I knew, the limo driver was banging on my door saying Tyson was in his hotel room in Cambridge with his second wife and their kids.”
The meeting was cordial, McNeeley recalled: “Mike shook my hand, hugged me, and talked to me for about 15 minutes. I’m still grateful that I got to spend that time with him because there was so much more going on in his life than meeting Me.”
He appreciated the personal interaction away from the media frenzy that usually surrounds Tyson, noting, “It was nice to be with him without TV, cameras, a press conference or fights. These things come out of proportion around these fights and Mike. People are just people. Everyone puts on their pants the same way.
“He seemed to me a nice, down-to-earth and humble guy. It was something special. I didn’t hear the news until nine years later, in 2007, when someone gave me my landline number, called me, and we ended the conversation. talk for several months.”
Tyson called McNeeley to comfort him
“We called each other and every time he kept asking, ‘Peter, how is your father?’ This is respect. He knew that my dad fought Floyd Patterson and Jose Torres who were two of his mentors Cus D” Amato fighters and of course Mike knows his boxing history.
“It’s nice to talk to him on a normal level. I’m not one of his best friends, but it was great to have the connection we had. Mike talked about me publicly and always said nice things about me. he’s a great guy – I love him, I’m glad he’s doing so well, and when Mike does well and our names are linked from there.”
McNeeley predicts Tyson will triumph in his last fight. The fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will be broadcast on Netflix from ATandT Stadium in Arlington, Texas on November 15.
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Joshua fell four times on his way to his devastating goal defeat in the fifth round with IBF heavyweight champion Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September.
“AJ” was ruled out of an immediate rematch with the 27-year-old because he needed more time to recover from injuries suffered in the fight.
Former two-weight world champion Benn believes that the Watford player is able to recover from the fourth defeat in his career and will be cheerful to give him some advice.
“I still believe Anthony can come out of this,” Benn said In front.
– But we need to put some mutt on him.
“I know he has it in him.
“I would love to be in the gym with him.
“I’m not saying he lacks encouragement, but you need to awaken that mutt inside you that I know is in you and I still think he can turn this around.”
Promoter of the 35-year-old, Eddie Hearn does not rule out a second fight with Dubois, but admits that his player will wait for the result of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, which will take place on December 21, before deciding on his next move.
“AJ” has already lost twice to Usyk, but the long-awaited, all-British clash with Fury has not yet taken place.
Despite the lure of a potential meeting with the ‘Gypsy King’, Benn insists Joshua will take revenge on Usyk, looking to avenge his loss to Dubois before moving on to another opponent.
“I’m not going to throw away training or anything, but you have to bring that hunger with you,” the 60-year-old added.
“But I don’t think he should go anywhere else but to fight Dubois.”
Dubois is scheduled to defend his title on February 22, but remains without an opponent, although he has been heavily linked to both Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
The Londoner offered Jake Paul the shocking opportunity to meet him following his victory over Mike Tyson last Friday in Texas, after which Paul posted a DM from the heavyweight champion.
“Hi Jake, good business this weekend,” Dubois said to Paul.
“But how would you feel fighting for the legitimate heavyweight championship of the world.
“This is Daniel Dubois calling you.
“Let’s get on with it.”
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Carl Froch questions belief in a flat Earth and claims the Moon landing was faked by NASA
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November 22, 2024Carl Froch, one of the greatest British boxers of his generation, has explained why he believes the Earth is flat and not round. The 47-year-old is also convinced that no one has actually ever been to the Moon, accusing NASA of faking the landings.
It is generally accepted that Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon when Apollo 11 landed on the lunar surface in 1969. Froch, however, came to a very different conclusion after reviewing “all the footage” and looking at what he saw. claims to be “evidence.”
“The equipment they used to get there was as powerful as a Zedec Spectrum, which probably wasn’t that powerful,” he said. Action network.
“When I was a kid, it was the computer. Now we can’t get there and I think everything we’ve been told about the moon landing [is made up].
“When you look at all the evidence, all the footage and the fact that they lost all the telemetry that tells you they went to the moon, I would say we didn’t go to the moon.
“Man has not walked on the moon. It was a substantial fucking lie.”
Froch added: “Every image we have seen of planet Earth is a CGI image. So when I see the picture of the world as a whole, I will start to believe in heliocentrism – helio is the sun, the centric being at the center.
“I don’t believe a lot of the things that tell me about the heliocentric model, that the sun is in the middle and that we orbit around it, the Massive Bang theory, which is a theory, and the theory of evolution, which we come from apes.”
Froch also discussed his belief that the Earth is flat, not round, having openly admitted to believing in the conspiracy theory in the past.
When asked to explain his views, he explained: “When you talk about a flat Earth, it gets banned and restricted. They don’t like this chat and that’s where things get captivating. Why can’t I say that the heliocentric model is unreliable?
“The speed of featherlight around the Earth takes three seconds. Planet Earth has approximately 24,000 [miles] in circumference, so if you travel at the speed of featherlight, imagine how far you will go in an hour.
Froch initially raised eyebrows in 2019 when he claimed the Earth was flat, adding that he would only believe it was round if he were taken into space to see for himself.
People wondered if the Nottingham resident had simply made a mistake, but during an appearance on The Telegraph he confirmed that his beliefs were earnest. Macklin’s take podcast.
When host Matthew Macklin questioned his views, Froch responded: “That’s the problem. I have tried to prove, and I challenge anyone listening to this, to prove that the Earth is spherical. Prove that it is round. Prove that it is in fact a globe.”
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson officially suspended after controversial fight
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November 21, 2024Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have been suspended by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) following their highly anticipated fight. Following the Arlington fight, the pair received a mandatory minimum suspension period, which in this case is 24 days.
TDLR rules state that each fighter must rest for at least three days in each round fought. Because the YouTuber-turned-boxer and former undisputed heavyweight champion only fought for eight rounds, he will be suspended for 24 days, according to the website MMA enthusiast.
Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor also face bans. Their fight was very close and Taylor won by unanimous decision, as a result of which both stars were sidelined for over a month with a 45-day suspension.
Even though the Serrano-Taylor fight showed incredible determination and strength, the Paul-Tyson main event seemed to lack the same intensity. After the first attack, the 58-year-old Tyson appeared to tire quickly, allowing Paul to take advantage of his opponent’s waning stamina.
After eight rounds of uninspiring boxing, the 27-year-old was declared the winner by unanimous decision, with Paul paying tribute to Tyson in the closing moments of the final round. In a speech to fans after the fight, Paul apologized for not knocking out Tyson, even though he had previously promised to do so.
“I’m sorry I didn’t knock him out,” Paul said as his entourage nodded in agreement that he chose the honorable route by not beating the 58-year-old icon. He admitted to holding back his punches when he noticed Tyson weakening as the fight progressed.
“After I saw he was tired, I didn’t want to hurt him too much, but I wanted the fans to experience a good experience,” he added. Paul also mentioned that the Tyson fight felt “different” from his previous fights, emphasizing that a more composed attitude allowed him to anticipate Tyson’s moves and prepare more effectively.
“Fighting in the stadium is less personal and less deafening, so it’s less stressful on the nerves,” he noted. “Arenas are harder to fight in. Come out, I was serene, serene and collected.
“In the first round I timed his speed and managed to get his time quite quickly and saw how I could mark him and touch him. The rest was history, I just boxed him and had fun.”
With Paul’s status as a boxing headliner at one point confirmed by over 100 million viewers, the teenage fighter feels he has earned the right to fight some of the biggest names in the sport. As such, Paul is confident that with his victory over Tyson, he can become a champion within the next few years.
“I think it could happen in the next 24 months. I really, really believe in my skills, abilities and power. And the cruiserweight division is apparently open to admission on this date,” he stated.
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